Kate Gosselin Surprises Kids with Return of the Family Dog (VIDEO)

Someone returned home on 'Kate Plus 8' (Sun., 9PM ET on TLC). No, it wasn't ex-husband Jon Gosselin. Kate surprised her brood with Shoka, one of the family's German shepherds. (Shoka's sister Nala was mysteriously absent.)

Jon had previously scolded Kate for not taking care of the dogs properly. Apparently Shoka went away for training and was back "for good," she told her elated children. They laughed and screamed with delight, crowding around the dog to hug and pet him.

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Lisa, I totally agree with everything you said. Kate is no animal lover. She does not care one bit about that poor dog, she just wanted to "up" the ratings since they aren't as high as before. She has to keep that big house you know.

I question her motive for bringing back the dog. This dog will forgive and forget and give unconditional love, but to see her gloat about how wonderful it was to have all of the kids come and tell her thank you we love you mommy. It is very clear it's not about this wonderful pet, it's about how she wants to feel about doing something. When her mood changes, this poor animal will be "taken" away again in about 5 mos! Please get the ASPCA involved for goodness sake!

@Sandi..."Second, where on earth did you get the idea that Kate was ever raising these kids on her own at any time? Have you heard of nannies?? She has several of them for the kids, you know."

Did ya ever wonder where their deadbeat, casanova wanna be, loser Daddy is? Irregardless as to whether she has nannies or does it on her own, people would continue to find fault with everything she does. Again, it amazes me how many comments from people who hate her but they couldn't control themselves from clicking on the link.

OMG, I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH HATEFUL PEOPLE AS THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE BRUTALLY MEAN TO KATE. WHAT HAS SHE DONE?? RAISED 8 CHILDREN (YOU TRY IT) AND FOR A LOT OF THE TIME, BY HERSELF. SHE IS A GOOD MOTHER, MAY HAVE BEEN A NAGGING WIFE, BUT SHE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD MOTHER.HER KIDS DONT DO ANYTHING THAT MILLIONS OF OTHER KIDS HAVE DONE, SO GET OFF HER BACK AND GET A LIFE OF YOUR OWN.

ummmm Kopikat5 ... First, you need to chill and take your finger off of the capslock key. Second, where on earth did you get the idea that Kate was ever raising these kids on her own at any time? Have you heard of nannies?? She has several of them for the kids, you know.

good grief-she gets rid of the poor *family* dog(s) for months-and now shes patting herself on the back because he's back? she can't even train her own dog...she's pitiful...her voice is fingernails on a blackboard...

I am so sick of seeing this lady manipulate us for ratings. I would gladly watch the old Kate who could care less about the latest fashions or her image. It looks like the show has turned into a soap opera. I am so over this demanding woman!